Chico is a special place, and I’m not just saying that because I was born and raised here, and would be perfectly content living out the rest of my life here. I say that yes, because I truly believe it, but also because others have experienced it and told me so. I’ve met people on the streets of Dublin, Ireland who gave my friend a big hug because they had been to Chico and just raved about. I’ve been sitting in a resort Jacuzzi in Hawaii striking up a conversation with other tourists, and lo and behold, they went to Chico State. Chico is known because Chico is awesome. 

So whether you live in Chico rental properties and are here for just a little while, or plan to stay forever, you'll find out on some level that Chico really is special. You also shouldn’t be surprised that Sunset Magazine named Chico as a runner up to the Best Places to Live and Work and here’s why. 

Sunset Magazine wrote that Chico was the best place to reboot your life:

“Beauty and brains: Chico has a charming downtown and the 3,670 acre Bidwell Park. It’s also fertile ground for budding businesses, thanks to support from groups like Innovate North State, plus the tech savvy students at California State University Chico.”

The criteria was based on the perfect places to launch a career, start a family, or just relax. The cool thing is, you can do all three in Chico.

You might be living in Chico rental properties because you attended Chico State University, fell in love with the town, and want to start a business here. We hear many stories about people who attended Chico State, left to climb the corporate ladder in the Bay Area, but decided to return here to start and raise a family somewhere with that family-feel atmosphere.

And then there are those who are just happy living in Chico and relaxing in their Chico rental properties, and that’s a good thing too!

Chico does have a lot to offer - from its quaint downtown, to its bustling University, and beautiful Bidwell Park. It continues to grow and thrive while maintaining that small-town feel.

Other locations on the list included San Francisco, Las Vegas, Flagstaff, Boise, Seattle, and Portland. You can see the full list here.

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